Bright morning at Sarsfield Bridge, Limerick

Bright morning at Sarsfield Bridge, Limerick by Caitriona Osborne

I painted this directly in a brief impressionist style, plein air down at the riverfront on a beautiful sunny morning. My aim as an artist is to paint in such a way that others will pause in their hectic lives and take notice of the beauty around, even in ordinary everyday views. The river and bridges in Limerick are sometimes seen in a negative light. The depiction of the bridge in early morning sun promotes positivity and fresh beginnings. Limiting detail with bold brush marks helps focus attention on the essentials of the view.

This painting is on 60x60cm (24x24in approx) Winsor and Newton Cotton Canvas. I use Royal Talens Cobra and Micheal Harding brand oil paints they give fantastic colour and clarity with lightfast pigments.

Artist's Description

Caitriona Osborne

Professional Artist

Other Description

I painted this directly in a brief impressionist style, plein air down at the riverfront on a beautiful sunny morning. My aim as an artist is to paint in such a way that others will pause in their hectic lives and take notice of the beauty around, even in ordinary everyday views. The river and bridges in Limerick are sometimes seen in a negative light. The depiction of the bridge in early morning sun promotes positivity and fresh beginnings. Limiting detail with bold brush marks helps focus attention on the essentials of the view.

This painting is on 60x60cm (24x24in approx) Winsor and Newton Cotton Canvas. I use Royal Talens Cobra and Micheal Harding brand oil paints they give fantastic colour and clarity with lightfast pigments.